Official  Use  Only 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 
(Commissioned) 


CONSTRUCTION  DIVISION 

OF  THE  ARMY 


WAR  DEPARTMENT 

THE  [ADJUTANT  GENERAL'S  OFFICE 

CLASSIFICATION  DIVISION 

WASHINGTON 


G,  G.  P,  farm  490 
March.  1919 


For  Official  Use  Only 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 
(Commissioned) 


CONSTRUCTION  DIVISION 

OF  THE  ARMY 


Occupational  names  and  symbols  used  herein  refer  to  the  system  employed 
by  the  Adjutant  General  of  the  Army,  Classification  Division,  in  the  "Occupational 
Index,"  C.  C.  P.  4,  and  "Trade  Specifications,"  C.  C.  P.  504. 


K£,  WAR  DEPARTMENT 
THEAADJUTANT  GENERAL'S  OFFICE 
CLASSIFICATION  DIVISION 
WASHINGTON 


C.  C.  P.  Form  490 
March,  1919 


A.    G.     062.1.     Personnel   Specifications  CLASSIFICATION   DIVISION 

JG:EF:  528 


WAR    DEPARTMENT, 

THE  ADJUTANT  GENERAL'S   OFFICE, 

WASHINGTON. 


March  24,  1919. 


FROM:  The  Adjutant  General  of  the  Army. 

TO:  The  Chief  of  the  Construction  Division  of  the  Army. 

SUBJECT:     Personnel  Specifications. 


1.  Personnel  Specifications  for  commissioned  officers  of  the  Construc- 
tion Division,  United  States  Army,  are  forwarded  herewith  for  the  infor- 
mation of  all  concerned. 

2.  These  specifications  were  prepared,  primarily,  to  serve  as  a  guide 
for   the  procurement   of  civilians   for   official  positions   in   the  Construction 
Division  of  the  Army. 

3.  It  is,  however,  believed  that  the  use  of  these  specifications  does  not 
alone   depend  upon  the  procurement  of  civilians,   but  may  point  the  way 
for  the  assignment  of  those  who  are  already  officers  of  the  Army. 


BY   ORDER   OF   THE    SECRETARY   OF   WAR: 


JAMES  GREGG, 
Adjutant  General. 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  (Commissioned) 
Construction  Division  of  the  Army 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 

ADMINISTRATIVE  DIVISION 

Position  Rank  Page 

Personnel    Section,    Supervisor Major  3 

Organization   and    Methods    Section,   Supervisor Major  4 

Office    Service    Section,    Supervisor Major  5 

Industrial   Service   Section,    Supervisor Major  G 

Labor    Procurement   Section,    Supervisor Major  7 

Patriotic    Promotion    Section,    Supervisor Major  8 

Reports  and  Protection  Section,  Supervisor Major  9 

ENGINEERING  DIVISION 

Expediting    Officer    Lt.  Col.  13 

Expediting   Officer    Major  14 

Advisory    Architect     Lt.  Col.  15 

Advisory   Engineer  on   Camp   Planning    Major  16 

Advisory  Engineer  on  Water  Supply Lt.  Col.  17 

Advisory  Engineer  on  Sewers  and  Sewage  Disposal Major  18 

Advisory   Engineer  on  Plumbing    Major  19 

Advisory  Engineer  on  Refrigeration    Major  20 

Mechanical    Engineer     Major  21 

Advisory  Engineer  on  Electric  Power  and  Illumination. .  Major  22 

Advisory    Engineer    on    Heating Major  23 

Advisory   Engineer  on   Fire   Protection Major  2i 

Advisory    Engineer    on    Railways • Major  25 

Advisory    Engineer    on    Roads Major  26 

Advisory    Engineer    on    Surveys Captain  27 

Officer  in  charge  of  Architectural  Drafting  Room Captain  28 

Officer  in  charge  of  Civil  Engineering  Drafting  Room ...  Captain  29 

Officer   in   charge   of   Estimates Major  30 

Officer  in  charge  of  Bills  of  Materials Captain  31 

CONTRACTS  DIVISION 

First  Assistant  to  Officer  in  Charge Major  35 

Assistant   to    Officer   in    Charge Major  36 

Real    Estate    Representative    Captain  37 

Administrative    Assistant     Captain  38 

PROCUREMENT  DIVISION 

Material  Production  Department 

Officer  in  Charge    Major  or 

Lt.   Col.  41 

Assistant   to    Officer   in    Charge Capt.   or   Maj.     42 

Executive    Officer Captain  43 

Section  Heads — 

General    Building    Material    Capt.   or  Maj.    44 

Steel     Captain  45 

Mechanical   and   Electrical   Equipment Captain  46 

District    Inspector     Captain  47 


BUILDING  DIVISION 

Position  Rank  Page 

Section    Chief     Lt.  Col.  51 

Section    Engineer    Major  52 

Section  Cost  and  Labor   Officer Captain  53 

Section    Administrative    Officer    Captain  54 

Supervising    Constructing    Quartermaster    Major  55 

(At  Station) 

Constructing    Quartermaster     Major  56 

Assistants   for   the   Constructing   Quartermaster: — 

on  Building    Construction    Captain  57 

on  Water    Supply    Captain  58 

on  Sewers     Captain  59 

on  Roads   and   Railways    Captain  60 

on  Light  and   Power    Captain  61 

on  Heating,  '  Ventilating   and    Refrigeration Captain  62 

MAINTENANCE  AND  REPAIR  DIVISION 

At  Division  Headquarters — 
Officers  in  Charge  of: — 

General    Administration    Capt.   or   Maj.     65 

Buildings   and   Shops    Branch Major  66 

Water  and   Sewer   Branch Major  €7 

Light   and   Power    Branch Major  68 

Heating    Branch    Captain  69 

Refrigeration    Branch     Captain  70 

Fire    Protection    Branch    Captain  73 

Roads    Branch    Captain  72 

At  Stations — 

Officer   in   Charge   of   Utilities Major  73 

Assistants  in  Charge  of  Sections — 

Buildings    and    Shops    ...... Captain 

Water  and  Sewer    Captain 

Water  and   Sewer    (Asst.) 2nd  Lieut 

Electrical    1st  Lieut. 

Heating     Capt.  or  1st  Lt 

Refrigeration     1st  Lieut. 

Roads     1st   Lieut 

Fire  Truck  and   Hose  Company 1st  Lieut. 

Fire  Truck  and   Hose  Company   (Asst.) 2nd  Lieut 

ACCOUNTING  DIVISION 

Executive  Officer  of  Chief  of  Division Lt.  Col. 

Administrative   Department    Supervisor    Major 

Cost   Department   Supervisor    Major 

Supervising   Construction    Cost    Accountant Captain 

Department    Supervisor    Major 

Department    Supervisor     •  Captain 

Supervising   Accountant    Captain 

Supervising   Accountant    1st  Lieut 

Supervising    Accountant    • 2nd  Lieut 

Traveling    Accountant    Major 

Traveling    Accountant    Captain 


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Administrative  Division 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Administrative  Division 

Construction  Division  Personnel 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits-:     Best,  38-43;  possible,  35-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service;  must  be  free  from  disabilities  that 
might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Staff  or  Headquarters  experience. 

2.  Attorney,  with  military  experience,  five  years. 

3.  Employment  manager,  five  years. 

4.  Secretary   and    treasurer   for  va    general    contracting   company,    five 

years. 

5.  Business  manager  for  a  contracting  or  industrial  company,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Military  experience  as  Commanding  Officer  or  Adjutant. 
Desired:    Experience  as  Adjutant  General;  law  training. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average  minimum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Is  attached  to  the  office  of  the  officer  in  charge  and  in  conjunction  with 
the  Officers'  Branch  is  the  representative  of  the  Construction  Division  on 
the  sub-committee  of  the  General  Staff  on  Selection  of  Candidates  for 
Commissions  which  authorizes  all  specifications  for  commissioned  personnel 
of  the  Construction  Division.  Handles  all  matters  connected  with  procure- 
ment of  officers,  such  as  correspondence  connected  with  applications  for  com- 
missions, and  records  of  officers  and  enlisted  men;  has  charge  of  appoint- 
ment, promotion,  and  leave  of  absence  of  civilians  on  duty  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  Construction  Division;  controls  direction  of  travel,  changes  of 
station,  assignments  to  duty  and  expense  accounts  and  separations  from  the 
service  of  such  officers,  soldiers  and  civilian  employees ;  maintains  liaison 
with  the  Adjutant  General's  Office  and  the  Personnel  Division  of  the  General 
Staff. 


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Administrative  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Organization  and  Methods  Construction  Division 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-40;  possible,  32-45. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabili- 
ties that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:    No    arbitrary    requirements. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Business   manager    for   engineering   or   contracting   company,    three 

years. 

2.  Secretary  or  Treasurer  for  general  contracting  company,  three  years. 

3.  Constructing   engineer  with   large   experience    in    organization,    five 

years. 

4.  Office  manager  and  statistician,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Knowledge  of  best  methods  of  business  organization  and  ability  to  apply 
them. 

Leadership : 

Desired,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Advises  on  all  matters  relating  to  the  organization  or  methods  employed 
in  the  Division.  Prepares  general  reports  for  other  bureaus  and  the  General 
Staff,  and  maintains  a  general  record  of  construction  projects  undertaken 
by  the  Division.  Has  charge  of  the  following  units  which  comprise  this- 
section:  Project  Unit,  Statistical  Unit,  Forms  Unit,  and  Bulletin  Unit. 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Administrative  Division 

Construction  Division  Office  Service 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 


Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-40;  possible,  32-45. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Business  manager,  three  years. 

2.  Secretary  to  manager  of  contracting  or  industrial  company,   three 

years. 

3.  Chief  clerk  for  office  with  large  volume  of  business,  three  years. 

4.  Office  manager,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    ^  Knowledge  of  office  management;   ability  to  organize  and 
direct  activities  of  a  large  office  force. 

Leadership: 

Desired,  average  maximum. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  direct  charge  of  the  following  units  comprising  general  office  necessi- 
ties:  File  and  Record  Unit,  Mail  Unit,  Mimeograph  and  Multigraph  Unit, 
Telegraph  Unit,  Messenger  Unit,  Information  Unit,  Supervision  of  Property 
and  Supplies  Unit. 


Administrative  Division  PERSON NEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Industrial  Service  Construction  Division 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  38-43;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    No  arbitrary  requirements. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Managing  officer  of  an  employers'  association,  three  years. 

2.  General  contractor  specially  qualified  in  labor  negotiations,  five  years. 

3.  Attorney,  labor  adjuster  for  employers,  three  years. 

4.  Engineer  or  architect  with  broad  labor  experience,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Experience  in  employing  labor;  familiarity  with  labor  schedules,  hours 
and  conditions  of  employment;  ability  to  deal  fairly  in  negotiations. 

Leadership : 

Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 

Duties 

Handles  all  matters  relative  to  labor  arising  out  of  the  construction 
work  of  the  division.  Establishes  all  schedules  of  labor  rates,  and  prepares 
same  for  approval  of  the  War  Department  representatives  on  the  War 
Labor  Policies  Board  in  accordance  with  War  Department  General  Orders 
No.  58,  1918.  Supervises  all  labor  matters  pertaining  to  wages,  hours,  and 
conditions  at  all  construction  projects.  Receives  and  deals  with  labor  delega- 
tions. Adjusts  wages  in  co-operation  with  the  War  Labor  Policies  Board 
and  Emergency  Construction  Wage  Commission  and  the  General  Wage  Con- 
ference. Compiles  and  records  all  labor  rates,  conditions,  and  agreements. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Administrative  Division 

Construction  Division  Labor  Procurement 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  38-48;  possible,  35-55. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    No  arbitrary  requirements. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Contractor,  10  years. 

2.  Employer  of  labor  in  any  sort  of  operation. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Familiarity  with  labor  sources,  and  with  arrangement  inci- 
dent to  procurement  and  distribution ;  resourcefulness,  necessary 
force  and  tact  to  carry  on  such  operations  successfully. 

Leadership: 

Desired,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Co-operates  with  the  U.  S.  Employment  Service  in  obtaining  a  supply  of 
labor  for  the  projects  of  the  division.  Establishes,  in  conjunction  with  the 
Building  Division,  the  priority  of  labor  demand  at  various  projects.  Is 
charged  with  the  importation  of  labor  from  foreign  countries  and  the  island 
possessions.  Has  supervision  over  the  following  units  which  are  a  part  of 
this  section :  Distribution  Unit,  Importation  Unit  and  Field  Service  Unit. 


Administrative  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Patriotic  Promotion  Construction  Division 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

(Temporary  position;   not  standard.) 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  38-43;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Attorney,  five  years. 

2.  Public  speaker,  five  years. 

3.  Writer  on  labor  or  economic  questions. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Thorough  information  regarding  the  general  economy  of 
this  country  and  the  interests  of  labor.  Ability  to  present  facts  in  a 
convincing  way.  Talent  and  experience  in  direction  of  educational  cam- 
paigns. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Combats  all  tendencies  to  discouragement  in  the  workmen  from  enemy  or 
socialistic  propaganda.  Directs  the  dissemination  of  correct  information 
through  mass  meetings,  pictures,  and  other  forms  of  publicity. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Administrative  Division 

Construction  Division  Reports  and  Protection 

SECTION  SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  38-43;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Attorney,  five  years. 

2.  Executive  representative  of  a  director  of  works,  five  years. 

3.  Business  manager,  with  military  experience,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ability  to  present  the  facts  of  a  report  in  a  logical  and  clear 
manner,  such  as  would  be  gained  by  an  attorney  in  writing  briefs  or 
in  handling  the  legal  affairs  of  business.  General  knowledge  of  busi- 
ness methods.  Must  be  diplomatic  and  tactful. 

Leadership : 

Desired,  nominal. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Gathers  statistical  and  descriptive  matter  from  Constructing  Quartermas- 
ter and  prepares  all  general  field  reports  which  go  to  make  up  the  final  per- 
manent records  on  each  project  constructed  by  the  Division.  Co-operates 
with  the  Military  Intelligence  Section  of  the  General  Staff  in  maintaining 
proper  protection  on  all  operations.  Handles  all  confidential  investigations. 


Engineering  Division 


SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

EXPEDITING  OFFICER;  LIEUTENANT  COLONEL 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  40-50;  possible,  40-55. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  and  must  be  physically 
very  active. 

Minimum  schooling:  Graduate  of  professional  or  technical  school,  or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Civil  engineer,  15  years. 

2.  Structural  engineer,  15  years. 

3.  Architect,  15  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Wide  experience  in  construction  work,  and  at  least  10  years' 
experience  in  administration  of  a  large  engineering  or  architectural 
office,  or  on  the  force  of  a  general  contractor.  Ability  quickly  to 
understand  the  workings  of  a  large  enterprise,  to  select  men  to  fill 
definite  positions,  and  so  to  dispose  of  the  activities  of  any  set  of 
men  as  to  make  a  well-balanced  organization.  Proof  of  successful 
handling  of  large  affairs. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Has  general  charge  of  operations  of  the  Engineering  Division  under  the 
direction  of  the  chief  of  the  division.  Carries  out  policies  established  for 
operation  of  the  division.  Collects  data  covering  design  of  projects,  and 
distributes  it  to  the  various  sections  of  the  division ;  correlates  the  work  of 
the  various  designing  sections.  Advises  in  the  determination  of  construction 
materials  to  be  used.  Is  responsible  for  securing  the  delivery  of  plans  and 
schedules  of  materials  to  the  Building  Division  in  ample  time  to  meet  the 
needs  of  the  building  program. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

EXPEDITING  ENGINEER;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:   Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Structural  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Architect,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Operative  and  administrative  experience  (extending  to 
time  of  entering  the  service)  in  building  operations,  preferably  of 
industrial  plants,  as  designer  and  as  superintendent  of  construction. 
Knowledge  of  the  building  utilities,  both  inside  and  outside,  commonly 
required  in  connection  with  industrial  plants  or  large  building  opera- 
tions. He  must  be  naturally  diplomatic  and  tactful  in  dealing  with  a 
large  number  of  people  without  having  authority  over  them.  Ability 
to  apply  himself  to  routine  work,  as  well  as  to  give  particular  study  to 
problems.  Proof  of  five  years  successful  administrative  work  in  re- 
sponsible charge  of  construction  or  designing  operations  in  a  large 
organization. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  charge  of  expediting  the  work  handled  by  a  section  of  the  Building 
Division;  collects  data  governing  design  of  projects  and  distributes  it  to 
officers  in  charge  of  designing  sections,  to  be  correlated  with  the  work  of 
the  advisory  engineers  (plans  designed  are  furnished  to  building  section) 
in  ample  time  to  meet  needs  of  building  program.  Is  responsible  for  review- 
ing all  plans  made  for  his  section  to  assure  their  correctness,  completeness, 
and  correlation  between  the  parts  done  by  the  several  advisory  engineers. 
He  serves  as  the  point  of  contact  between  the  Building  Section  and  the 
Engineering  Division.  He  co-operates  with  the  officers  of  the  Building 
Section  in  every  way  that  will  forward  building  operations. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ARCHITECT;  LIEUTENANT  COLONEL. 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  40-50;  possible,  40-55. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of   professional    or .  technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Architect,  in  general  practice,  15  years. 

2.  Structural  engineer,  in  general  practice,  15  years. 

3.  Drafting  room  superintendent,  15  years. 

4.  Architectural  draftsman,  15  .years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  General  experience  in  the  practice  of  architecture,  prefer- 
ably gained  in  his  own  office  on  work  of  varied  character  following  a 
technical  education  on  this  subject,  or  an  equivalent  apprenticeship. 
Ability  to  plan  simple  structures,  and  to  handle  the  administrative 
work  involved  in  a  large  volume  of  business  is  necessary.  Artistic 
ability  is  relatively  of  small  importance.  Proof  of  work  on  a  large 
scale  successfully  handled. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Determines  size,  character  and  arrangements  of  buildings  to  suit  needs  of 
various  military  units  to  be  housed.  Makes  recommendations  regarding  the 
necessity  for  proposed  additional  construction,  and  regarding  location  of 
additional  structures  in  camps,  cantonments  and  Army  posts.  Has  charge 
of  the  development  of  standard  plans  and  changes  in  standard  plans. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  CAMP  PLANNING;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  40-50;  possible,  40-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  positoin. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Landscape  architect  or  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Town  planner,  10  years. 

3.  Architect  in  general  practice,  10  years. 

4.  Civil  engineer,  experienced  in  sub-division  work,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Experience  (extending  to  the  time  of  entering  the  service) 
in  town  planning,  which  will  enable  him  properly  to  lay  out  a  can- 
tonment, taking  into  account  topography,  disposal  of  sewage,  water 
distribution  and  transportation  facilities.  Although  not  required  to 
plan  these  utilities,  he  must  have  knowledge  and  ability  so  to  arrange 
buildings  as  not  to  make  their  design  unnecessarily  difficult,  and  to 
interpret  military  housing  requirements  of  varous  Army  organiza- 
tions, utilizing  the  standards  prepared  by  the  advisory  architects. 
Preliminary  experience  in  surveying  is  essential.  Proof  of  responsible 
connection  with  the  development  of  successful  civilian  housing  enter- 
prises. 

Desired:    General  knowledge  of  architectural  methods. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Prepares  typical  layout  plans  and  lists  of  buildings  required  for  the  ac- 
commodation of  Army  personnel  in  camps,  cantonments  and  hospitals. 
Develops  final  layout  plans  for  the  individual  projects,  showing  location  of 
buildings  and  other  structures,  adapting  them  to  the  actual  topography  and 
to  the  existing  roads,  railroads,  drainage  and  other  local  conditions.  Pre- 
pares record  plans  of  projects  of  this  character  as  actually  built,  and  keeps 
a  record  of  the  structures  and  capacity  thereof.  Furnishes  consulting  service 
on  plans  for  housing  and  other  military  projects. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY   ENGINEER   ON   WATER   SUPPLY;   LIEUTENANT 

COLONEL 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,   40-50;  possible,  40-55. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.     Water  works  engineer. 
Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Experience  (extending  to  the  time  of  entering  the  service) 
as  a  consulting  engineer  on  the  design,  construction  and  operation  of 
a  large  number  of  different  water  works  systems,  covering  a  wide 
range  of  conditions.  Sufficient  physical  and  mental  endurance  to 
enable  him  to  handle  a  large  number  of  projects  of  great  importance 
at  one  time. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Prepares  standard  plans  and  specifications  for  water  supply  and  water 
works  construction.  Secures  data  relating  to  quality  and  quantity  of  avail- 
able water  supply,  whether  from  underground  or  surface  sources.  Reports 
on  extensions  to  existing  privately  or  municipally  owned  water  plants  with 
a  view  to  providing  additional  supply  for  Government  activities  from  these 
systems.  Prepares  general  layout  plans  of  water  distribution  systems,  in 
eluding  all  necessary  mains,  valves,  hydrants  and  connections,  with  special 
reference  to  fire  protection.  Prepares  detail  plans  for  piping  and  connec 
tions  at  important  points,  such  as  in  the  vicinity  of  pumping  stations,  welK 
and  reservoirs.  Prepares  lists  of  water  supply  materials  for  the  engineer  in 
charge  of  schedules.  Furnishes  consulting  service  to  constructing  officers; 
to  the  municipal  water  departments,  to  private  water  companies,  and  to  other 
departments  and  bureaus  of  the  Government  on  all  matters  relating  to  water 
supply,  purification  and  distribution. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  SEWERS  AND   SEWAGE  DISPOSAL; 

MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Sanitary  engineer  in  general  practice,  10  years. 

2.  Municipal  engineer,  10  years. 

3.  Civil  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ten  years'  experience  (immediately  preceding  this  service) 
in  responsible  charge  of  work  covering  all  phases  of  sewerage  and 
sewage  disposal.  Ability  to  design  plants  to  meet  a  large  variety  of 
conditions.  Thorough  knowledge  of  the  fundamentals  involved  to 
enable  him  to  determine  the  basis  of  design  for  individual  cases,  the 
problems  of  which,  due  to  the  necessity  of  handling  large  quantities 
of  raw  sewage  carrying  high  percentage  of  grease  in  some  cases,  or 
carrying  unusual  quantities  of  alkalies  or  acids,  differ  greatly  from 
the  ordinary  domestic  sewage  disposal  problems,  and  require  suc- 
cessful treatment  from  the  start. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Determines  the  fundamentals  governing  the  design  of  sewer  systems  for 
all  War  Department  projects.  Designs  sewerage  systems  in  all  of  their 
features,  including  sewers,  man-holes,  grease  traps,  compensations,  .septic 
tanks,  filter  beds  and  outfalls.  Designs  surface  and  subsoil  drainage  sys- 
tems. Determines  methods  and  designs  plants  for  the  disposal  of  waste 
materials,  including  garbage  disposal,  can-washing  plants,  incinerators  and 
dumps.  Furnishes  advisory  services  to  other  departments  and  bureaus  and 
especially  handles  or  assists  in  handling  joint  projects.  Assist  in  negotiations 
with  existing  plants  for  joint  service  and  in  planning  extensions  and  enlarge- 
ments of  such  plants  in  connection  therewith.  Advises  in  reference  to  the 
operation  of  sewage  disposal  plants,  and  makes  observations  and  tests  of  their 
operation. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  PLUMBING;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Sanitary  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Mechanical  engineer,  experienced  in  plumbing  work,  10  years. 

3.  Architect  or  structural  engineer,  experienced  in  plumbing  work,  10 

years. 

4.  Plumbing  contractor,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Experience  in  modern  methods  of  house-plumbing,  and  in 
the  designing,  laying  out  and  installation  of  plumbing,  either  as  de- 
signer for  an  engineer  or  architect,  or  as  the  designing  engineer  for  a 
plumbing  contractor,  covering  a  wide  variety  of  work  in  order  to 
adapt  him  for  problems  of  varied  character. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Prepares  standard  and  special  plans  for  all  plumbing  work  inside  build- 
ings, including  hot  and  cold  water  supply,  filtration  and  sterilizing  plants. 
Determines  the  requirements  for  laundries,  kitchens,  bakeries  and  portable 
refrigerators.  Furnishes  consulting  services  for  other  departments  of  the 
Government  on  plumbing  work. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  REFRIGERATION;  MAJOR 


Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-55. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Refrigeration  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Mechanical  engineer,  experienced  in  refrigeration,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ten  years'  experience  directly  in  connection  with  refrigera- 
tion, the  last  three  years  of  which  were  in  responsible  charge  of  the 
design,  installation  or  operation  of  important  work.  Knowledge  of 
the  principles  involved  in  refrigeration;  ability  successfully  to  adapt 
new  materials  and  new  apparatus  to  ordinary  problems  of  refrigera- 
tion and  to  use  ordinary  means  of  refrigeration  in  the  solution  of  new 
refrigeration  problems,  such  as  occur  in  the  manufacture  of  gases. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Designs  all  cold  storage  and  ice-making  plants  for  the  Army,  both  in  the 
United  States  and  France.  Advises  as  to  refrigeration  and  freezer  require- 
ments to  be  provided  in  other  ways  than  by  new  construction.  Advises  in 
the  selection  of  machinery  equipment,  and  insulating  materials.  Furnishes 
consultation  to  other  bureaus  and  departments  interested  in  refrigeration. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

MECHANICAL  ENGINEER;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.     Mechanical  engineer,  in  general  practice,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Varied  practice  in  mechanical  engineering,  particularly  in  the 
mechanical  engineering  work  required  in  connection  with  buildings. 
Competence  to  pass  accurate  judgment  on  the  relative  merits  of  me- 
chanical devices  submitted  in  competition.  Knowledge  of  the  most 
recent  developments  in  the  design  of  mechanical  appliances,  particu- 
ularly  those  used  in  handling  materials  in  warehouses  and  industrial 
plants.  Breadth  of  view  and  experience  acquired  from  successful 
commercial  work. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  charge  of  all  mechanical  engineering  designing  aside  from  special 
items  of  mechanical  engineering  assigned  to  others.  Makes  the  necessary 
designs  pertaining  to  the  operating  equipment  of  warehouses,  steam  power 
plants,  industrial  plants,  coal  and  ash  handling  machinery,  stokers'  convey- 
ors, cranes,  freight  handling  and  weighing  machinery,  and  advises  in  the 
selection  of  equipment  to  meet  the  requirements  of  his  designs.  Furnishes 
advisory  service  as  required  to  other  bureaus  and  departments. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  ELECTRIC  POWER 'AND  ILLUMINA- 
TION; MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  40-50;  possible,  40-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 
1.     Electrical  engineer,  15  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Five  years'  experience  (next  preceding  this  service)  in  re- 
sponsible charge  of  either  the  construction  or  operation  of  electrical 
plants.  Experience  in  the  design  of  power  plants  for  generating  elec- 
tricity, transmission  lines  and  distribution  systems  for  lighting  and 
power  purposes.  Ability  to  direct  laying  out  an  economical  and 
efficient  system  for  both  inside  and  outside  lighting. 
Desired:  Experience  with  both  steam  and  water  power  stations,  in- 
cluding designing  of  the  steam  and  water  machinery,  as  well  as  of  the 
electrical  machinery. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Designs  lighting  and  power  installations  for  all  projects,  including,  if 
needed,  power  houses  and  sub-stations;  lists  for  the  scheduling  officer  all 
electrical  materials;  selects  equipment,  such  as  storage  battery  charging 
outfits  and  motor-operated  cargo  winches ;  advises  regarding  designs  of 
electrical  work  furnished  by  others;  assists  in  selection  of  motor-operated 
equipment.  Furnishes  consulting  service  in  connection  with  the  purchase  of 
electrical  energy  or  the  rental  of  equipment  from  central  station  companies. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  HEATING;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Heating  and  ventilating  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Mechanical  engineer,  experienced  in  heating,  10  years. 

3.  Architect,  experienced  in  heating,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Wide  experience  in  heating  problems  and  thorough  knowl- 
edge of  the  principles  of  heating.  Several  years'  experience  (imme- 
diately preceding  this  service)  in  responsible  charge  as  designing 
engineer  for  heating  or  as  contractor's  representative  in  the  installa- 
tion of  heating. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  charge  of  all  work  relating  to  the  heating  and  ventilation  of  all 
projects,  ranging  from  stoves  to  central  heating  plants  and  including  steam- 
generating  plants,  steam  requirements  for  general  utilities,  heating  and 
ventilating  systems.  Determines  the  type  of  heating  apparatus  to  be  used, 
whether  heating  stoves,  hot  air  or  other  furnace,  kitchen  ranges,  steam 
radiators,  and  special  equipment.  Furnishes  consulting  service  in  connection 
with  the  purchase  of  apparatus  for  the  above  purposes.  Assists  in  the 
negotiations  of  contracts  when  heat  in  any  form  is  purchased  from  outside 
sources. 


Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  FIRE  PROTECTION;  MAJOR 


Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45 ;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Fire  prevention  eng'neer,  10  years. 

2.  Water  works  engineer,  10  years. 

3.  Structural  engineer  or  architect,  10  years. 

4.  Fire  department  superintendent,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ability  to  arrange  the  distribution  system  of  the  water  sup- 
ply from  a  point  of  view  of  fire  protection,  and  to  pass  judgment  on 
on  all  structural  features  of  buildings  with  a  view  to  getting  the 
greatest  safety  against  fire  compatible  with  the  type  of  construction 
used.  Thorough  familiarity  with  the  principles  involved  in  fire  pro- 
tective work,  and  in  their  application,  so  that  he  can  apply  them 
properly  to  the  special  situations  that  arise,  rather  than  to  copy  estab- 
lished practices  of  underwriting  organizations  and  of  municipalities. 
Experience  in  this  line  of  work  as  responsible  officer  for  at  least  five 
years  immediately  preceding  this  service. 

Desired:  Experience  in  connection  with  fire  insurance  companies  as 
fire  prevention  engineer. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Co-operates  with  advisory  architect  and  with  various  advisory  engineers 
in  controlling  those  features  of  plans  and  designs  which  should  be  deter- 
mined by  the  quality  and  degree  of  fire  hazard  incident  to  the  materials 
composing  the  structures,  the  purposes  for  which  the  structures  are  used, 
the  dimensions  of  the  structures,  their  relative  location  and  their  environ- 
ment. Co-operates  in  spacing  buildings,  location  of  fire  breaks,  construc- 
tion of  fire  stops  in  walls  and  partitions,  location  of  fire  hydrants  and 
selection  of  materials  with  reference  to  fire  resistance.  Specifies  fire-fighting 
appliances,  fire  stations  and  personnel  of  corps.  Designs  or  approves  sprink- 
ler and  fire-alarm  systems.  Advises  as  to  the  type  and  installation  of  heating 
and  lighting  apparatus,  gasoline  tanks  and  other  utilities  to  which  special 
fire  risk  is  incident. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  RAILWAYS;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 
1.     Railway  civil  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Experience  (immediately  preceding  this  service)  correspond- 
ing to  that  of  a  division  engineer,  assistant  chief  engineer  of  an  im- 
portant railroad  system,  or  of  a  division  or  general  superintendent 
who  has  previously  served  as  a  division  engineer,  covering  location, 
construction,  design  of  tracks  and  yards,  design  of  auxiliary  struc- 
tures, and  operation  of  freight  terminal. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Prepares  standard  plans  and  specifications  for  railroad  structures.  Deter- 
mines the  probable  traffic  conditions  for  the  various  projects.  Designs  the 
railroad  layout  for  individual  projects,  including  connections  with  existing 
railroads,  and  arrangements  of  service  tracks  and  yards.  Designs  appurte- 
nances, such  as  coal  stations,  water  stations,  engine  houses,  etc.  Advises 
with  the  proper  persons  as  to  operating  questions  involved,  including  selec- 
tion of  equipment.  Assists  in  negotiations  with  existing  railroads.  Advises 
with  the  proper  persons  on  the  maintenance  and  repair  of  railroad  property. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY   ENGINEER   ON  ROADS;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,   or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Highway  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Municipal  engineer,  10  years. 

3.  Civil  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Five  years'  service  (immediately  preceding  this  service)  as 
principal  engineer  on  road  designing  and  construction  for  some  state 
or  large  municipality.  Knowledge  of  the  merits  of  various  kinds  of 
roads  and  thorough  information  as  to  the  latest  developments  and 
experience  in  road  construction.  Ability  to  design  all  appurtenances, 
such  as  trestles,  culverts,  bridges,  retaining  walls,  embankments  and 
drainage. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Prepares  standard  plans  and  specifications  for  the  different  kinds  of  road 
construction  required.  Studies  traffic  conditions  for  the  various  projects. 
Locates  roads  and  determines  the  kind  of  construction  to  be  used  for  the 
several  parts  of  the  road  system  of  each  project,  including  connections  to 
existing  public  roads.  Advises  with  local  authorities  on  the  improvements 
of  existing  roads  and  the  construction  of  new  roads.  Assists  in  the  negoti- 
ations with  local  authorities  where  work  is  done  on  joint  account.  Prepares 
traffic  regulations  if  needed. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

ADVISORY  ENGINEER  ON  SURVEYS;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-40. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Surveyor,  in  general  practice,  10  years. 

2.  Railroad  surveyor,  10  years. 

3.  Civil  engineer,  10  years. 

4.  Landscape  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ten  years'  experience  in  survey  work  covering  the  charac- 
ter of  work  described  in  his  duties.  Must  be  actively  engaged  in  this 
work  at  the.  time  of  entering  the  service,  and  must  have  at  his  call  a 
considerable  number  of  men  competent  to  act  as  his  assistants  and 
take  charge  of  parties  in  the  field.  Ability  to  organize  his  work  on  an 
efficient  basis,  to  select  competent  men,  and  to  direct  their  operations. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Preparatory  to  the  design  of  a  project  makes  boundary  and  topographical 
surveys  of  property  to  be  occupied.  Makes  maps  of  these  surveys  for  use 
of  other  advisory  engineers  and  for  construction  use.  Makes  surveys  of 
existing  projects  and  maps  of  same.  Gathers  information  for  other  ad- 
visory engineers,  which  in  addition  to  the  usual  data  given  on  topographical 
maps,  includes  the  description  of  the  physical  condition  of  roads,  railways 
and  structures,  geological  characteristics,  availability  of  electric  power, 
water  supply,  drainage  information  regarding  roads,  railroads,  etc.,  lying 
beyond  the  limits  of  the  survey,  and  general  information  regarding  the  sur- 
rounding country  and  land  values.  He  advises  with  engineers  as  to  water 
supply,  sewers,  roads,  railroads,  and  camp  planning  in  reference  to  their 
work. 


Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE  OF  ARCHITECTURAL  DRAFTING  ROOM; 

CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-40. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  -interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Architect,  five  years. 

2.  Structural  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Thorough  training  by  education,  apprenticeship,  or  practice, 
in  the  designing  of  buildings;  five  years'  experience  as  the  superin- 
tendent of  a  drafting  room  employing  50  or  more  draftsmen ;  proof 
that  the  plans  produced  in  this  drafting  room  have  been  prepared  at  a 
reasonable  cost,  and  that  they  conform  to  the  best  practice  in  building 
structures.  Ability  to  adapt  available  materials  to  the  problem  in 
hand,  and  to  have  plans  prepared  rapidly,  eliminating  the  time  usually 
spent  in  studies  and  omitting  non-essential  details. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 

Duties 

Acts  as  superintendent  of  the  architectural  drafting  room,  where  are  pre- 
pared plans  of  all  building  work  except  warehouses  and  grain  elevators, 
covering  drawings  that  may  be  required,  ranging  from  preliminary  sketches 
to  finished  detail  drawings.  The  work  in  general  includes  all  classes  of 
buildings  and  all  types  of  construction. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE  OF  CIVIL  ENGINEERING  DRAFTING 
ROOM;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-40. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Civil  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Structural  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Thorough  training,  by  education,  apprenticeship,  or  experi- 
ence, in  general  engineering  designing.  Three  years'  experience  (next 
preceding  this  service)  as  superintendent  of  a  drafting  room  over  at 
least  50  draftsmen.  Proof  that  his  administration  of  the  drafting 
room  has  been  successful  in  producing  plans  at  reasonable  cost,  and 
that  the  plans  so  produced  represented  the  best  current  practice. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Serves  as  superintendent  of  the  civil  engineering  drafting  room,  where  are 
.     prepared  all  maps  required  by  the  division,  and  all  design  drawings  of  rail- 
roads, roads,  sewers,  water  supply,   docks,   wharves,   piers,  bridges,  grain- 
elevators,  warehouses,  and  like  structures. 


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Engineering  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE  OF  ESTIMATES;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.     Estimator  for  general  contractor,  10  years. 
Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ten  years'  experience  with  general  contractor  on  construc- 
tion work,  the  last  five  years  of  which  must  have  been  in  responsible 
charge  of  cost  estimating  and  cost  accounting.  He  must  be  engaged 
in  this  work  at  time  of  entering  the  service.  Propf  that  his  estimates 
have  been  so  reliable  as  to  bring  commercial  success  to  the  concern 
with  which  he  has  been  connected. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 

Duties 

Prepares  estimates  of  cost  of  projects  covering  the  widest  possible  range 
in  types,  materials,  locations,  and  conditions,  used  as  a  basis  for  securing 
appropriations  or  for  securing  authority  from  the  Secretary  of  War  for 
proceeding  with  the  project.  He  also  prepares  estimates  to  be  used  for 
checking  lump  sum  figures  submitted  by  contractors  for  specific  jobs. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Engineering  Division 

Construction  Division 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE  OF  BILLS  OF  MATERIALS;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-40. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  would  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or. 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Contractor  or  builder,  five  v^ars. 

2.  Architect,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Five  years'  experience  immediately  preceding  his  entering 
this  service  in  charge  of  ordering  materials  for  a  general  contractor 
on  large  building  enterprises.  Proof  that  his  work  has  been  handled 
successfully,  both  as  to  accuracy  and  foresight.  Ability  to  direct  a 
considerable  force  occupied  in  the  detail  work  of  listing  materials. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Prepares  bills  of  the  materials  required  for  the  construction  of  the  various 
projects,  either  through  the  force  immediately  under  his  charge,  or  through 
the  advisory  engineers.  Makes  lists  of  materials  in  order  to  mobilize  same 
in  advance  of  completion  of  plans,  and  before  the  construction  force  is  on 
the  ground. 


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Contracts  Division 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Contracts  Division 

Construction   Division 

FIRST  ASSISTANT  TO  OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  40-45;  possible,  40-60. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
or  physical  weakness  which  would  prevent  consistent  and  sustained 
work. 

Minimum  schooling:     Graduate  of  professional  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Lawyer,  15  years. 

2.  General  manager  of  business  organization,  10  years. 

3.  Contractor,  10  years. 

4.  Legislator,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  General  knowledge  of  commercial  law  and  statutes  affecting 
the  War  Department,  with  ability  accurately  to  analyze  contract  or 
statutory  provisions. 

Desired:  Commercial  training,  including  knowledge  of  accounting  and 
technical  details  of  contracts  for  construction  and  maintenance  of  large 
enterprises ;  thorough  training  in  methods  prescribed  by  the  Manual 
for  the  Quartermaster  Corps,  and  decisions  of  the  Comptroller  of  the 
Treasury  and  the  Judge  Advocate  General. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Is  associated  in  charge  of  preparation  and  review  of  all  contracts  for  proj- 
ects of  the  Construction  Division;  interprets  their  meaning;  adjusts  differ- 
ences between  contractors  and  supervising  officers;  advises  officers  of  the 
division  on  statutes,  Army  Regulations  and  kindred  orders  and  rulings,  and 
on  legality  and  regularity  of  contracts,  purchase  orders  and  methods  of  pro- 
curement. Prepares  requests  and  reports  to  the  General  Staff  for  requisi- 
tions. Directs  acquisition  of  land  and  closing  title  thereof.  Defends  the 
Government  from  excessive  claims  before  various  military  boards  and  acts  as 
informal  liaison  officer  with  the  office  of  the  Judge  Advocate  General.  Pre- 
pares and  reviews  state  and  municipal  ordinances  for  privileges  and  licenses 
and  for  rights  of  way  on  railroad  and  other  property  owners. 


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Contracts  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ASSISTANT  TO  OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  37-50;  possible,  35-55. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  professional  school,  or  equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 
1.    Lawyer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     General  knowledge  of  commercial  law  and  experience  in 

court  practice.     Familiarity  with  the  laws  and  regulations  relating  ta 

public  contracts  and  with  decisions  of  the  Comptroller  of  the  Treasury 

and  the  Judge  Advocate  General. 
Desired:     Successful  experience  in  negotiations,  adjustments,  arbitration 

and  legislation. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 

Desired,  average  maximum.      • 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Is  charged  with  administrative  interpretation  of  all  contracts  for  con- 
struction, the  examination  and  approval  of  bonds,  and  liaison  duty  between 
Construction  Division  and  Judge  Advocate  General's  Office. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Contracts  Division 

Construction  Division 

REAL  ESTATE  REPRESENTATIVE;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  32-45;  possible,  30-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  professional  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 
1.    Lawyer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications:         » 

Required:  Thorough  knowledge  of  land  laws,  land  surveys,  land  valua- 
tions, abstracts  of  title  and  condemnation  proceedings. 

Desired:  In  addition  to  legal  training  and  experience,  a  considerable 
commercial  experience  and  familiarity  with  accounting. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  charge  of  procedure  incident  to  acquisition  of  lands  for  Construction 
Division  projects;  passes  on  titles;  approves  payments  on  perfected  titles. 
Investigates  title  of  the  United  States  Government  to  recent  acquisitions; 
reports  on  status  of  titles,  values  of  land  under  lease,  values  of  improvements 
and  prospective  damages  caused  by  occupation  of  leased  lands.  Organizes 
the  personnel  required  by  the  work  of  the  real  estate  branch;  initiates  the 
plan  of  the  operations,  and  supervises  service  secured  from  local  civilian 
firms  or  organizations. 


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Contracts  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

ADMINISTRATIVE  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-35;  possible,  30-40. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  defective 
eyesight  or  any  constitutional  defects  making  confining  works  indoors 
impossible. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  professional  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 
1.    Lawyer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Familiarity  with  all  statutes,  regulations  and  laws  governing 
the  preparation  and  execution  of  public  contracts,  with  all  general 
orders  and  bulletins  of  the  War  Department  relating  thereto,  and 
with  all  decisions  of  the  Comptroller  of  the  Treasury  and  the  Judge 
Advocate  General  of  the  Army.  Familiarity  with  the  preparation  and 
execution  of  deeds  and  leases  of  real  estate,  and  ability  to  negotiate 
the  purchase  of  and  close  the  title  to  all  real  estate  acquired  for  use 
in  connection  with  projects  of  the  Construction  Division.  Ability  to 
interpret  and  apply  rules  of  law  and  Army  Regulations  and  to  corre- 
late same. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Examines  contracts  entered  into  by  representatives  of  the  War  Department 
for  construction,  maintenance  and  repair,  electric  lighting,  gas  and  water 
supply,  railroad  sidetracks  and  spurs;  also  all  agreements  for  rights  of  way 
and  easements  in  land  in  connection  with  military  reservations.  Prepares 
contracts  for  construction  work,  engineering  services  and  for  supply  of 
electric  current,  gas  and  water,  entered  into  by  the  Construction  Division. 
Examines  all  contracts  for  like  work  or  services  entered  into  by  Department 
Quartermasters  and  Zone  Supply  Officers  throughout  the  United  States 
Required  to  interpret  and  advise  on  the  provisions  of  law  and  regulations 
with  regard  to  public  contracts,  and  bonds  for  the  faithful  performance  of 
the  same  and  to  prepare  questions  of  special  import  for  submission  to  the 
Judge  Advocate  General  of  the  Army  and  the  Comptroller  of  the  Treasury. 
Prepares  requests  for  authority  and  allotment  of  funds  for  projects  by  the 
Chief  of  Staff  and  Director  of  Operations. 


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Procurement  Division 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Procurement  Division 

Construction  Division  Material  Production  Department 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  MAJOR  or  LIEUTENANT  COLONEL 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  38-55;  possible,  35-65. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    No  arbitrary  requirements. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  General  manager  of  large  building  or  building  material  manufactur- 

ing industry,  10  years. 

2.  Inspecting  engineer,  10  years. 

3.  General  contractor,  10  years. 

4.  Sales  manager,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Practical  knowledge  of  manufacture  of  building  material 
and  equipment  and  ability  to  handle  a  large  force  of  men.  Good 
judgment,  force  and  initiative. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Has  general  charge  of  expediting  production  and  inspection  of  all  classes 
of  building  material  and  equipment.  Carries  out  the  general  policies  estab- 
lished by  the  chief  of  the  Material  Section  and  formulates  policies  of  the 
Production  Department.  Receives  copies  of  all  requisitions;  responsible 
that  production  is  accomplished  in  shortest  possible  time  and  that  the  mate- 
rial furnished  is  in  accord  with  specifications.  Correlates  the  work  of  the 
various  section  heads  and  of  the  various  district  offices. 


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Procurement  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Material  Production  Department  Construction  Division 

ASSISTANT  TO  OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  CAPTAIN  or  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  33-55;  possible,  33-65. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  General  manager  of  large  building  or  building  material  manufactur- 

ing industry,  five  years. 

2.  Inspecting  engineer,  five  years. 

3.  General  contractor,  five  years. 

4.  Sales  manager,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Reauired:     Practical  knowledge   of   manufacture   of   building  material 

and  equipment,  and  ability  to  handle  a  large  force  of  men. 
Desired:     Good  judgment,  force  and  initiative. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Assists  the  officer  in  charge  whose  duties  he  may  at  any  time  be  called 
upon  to  perform. 


PERSONNEI,  SPECIFICATIONS  Procurement  Division 

Construction  Division  Material  Production  Department 

EXECUTIVE   OFFICER;   CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-50;  possible,  30-65. 

Physical  requirements.     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties. 

Minimum  schooling:     Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Office  manager,  10  years. 

2.  Assistant  office  manager,  10  years. 

3.  Sales  manager,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Experience  in  practical  office  management  and  the  handling 

of  files,  records  and  office  correspondence,  as  well  as  in  selecting  and 

handling  a  large  force  of  employees. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  accounting,  methods  of  army  correspondence, 

Army  Regulations  governing  the  employment  of  civilians. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

In  charge  of  the  office  administration  and  the  field  and  office  personnel  of 
this  division.  Has  especial  supervision  of  all  office  files  and  records  and  the 
employment  of  both  field  and  office  force.  Responsible  for  the  proper  ad- 
ministration of  the  office,  and  for  utilizing  the  field  force  in  the  most  efficient 
and  economical  manner. 


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Procurement  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Material  Production  Department  Construction  Division 

General  Building  Material 

SECTION  HEAD;  CAPTAIN  or  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-50;  possible,  30-65. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Sales  manager,  five  years. 

2.  Dealer,  five  years. 

3.  Manufacturer,  five  years. 

4.  Purchaser,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Thorough  practical  knowledge  of  building  material. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Responsible  for  production  and  inspection  of  all  building  material,  hand- 
ling same  through  district  offices  or  through  inspectors  reporting  direct  to 
section  head.  Is  responsible  for  the  thoroughness  of  actual  inspection  work 
in  the  field. 


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SPECIFICATIONS  Procurement  Division 

CONSTRUCTION  DIVISION  Material  Production  Department 

Steel 

SECTION  HEAD;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-55;  possible,  30-65. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Steel  plant  superintendent  or  assistant,  five  years. 

2.  Salesman,  buyer  or  dealer  irr  steel  products,  five  years. 

3.  Office  executive,  steel  industry,  five  years. 

4.  Civil  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Steel  manufacturing  experience,  civil  engineering  experi- 
ence, with  a  thorough  practical  knowledge  of  methods  of  steel  manu- 
facture. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Responsible  for  production  and  inspection  of  all  structural  steel  and  steel 
products,  handling  same  through  district  offices  or  through  inspectors  report- 
ing direct  to  section  head.  Is  responsible  for  the  thoroughness  of  actual 
inspection  work  in  the  field. 


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Procurement  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Material  Production  Department  Construction  Division 

Mechanical  and  Electrical  Equipment 

SECTION  HEAD;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-50;  possible,  30-65. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Superintendent   of   company   manufacturing   general    machinery,    10 

years 

2.  Salesman  or  buyer  of  mechanical  equipment,  10  years. 

3.  Practicing  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Thorough  practical  knowledge  of  mechanical  or   electrical 
engineering. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Responsible  for  production  and  inspection  of  all  mechanical  and  electrical 
equipment,  handling  same  through  district  offices  or  through  inspectors  re- 
porting to  the  section  head.  Is  responsible  for  the  thoroughness  of  actual 
inspection  work  in  the  field. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Procurement  Division 

Construction  Division  Material  Production  Department 

DISTRICT  INSPECTOR;   CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-50;  possible,  28-55. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Sales  manager,  building  material  or  equipment,  five  years. 

2.  Purchasing  agent,  building  material,  five  years. 

3.  Contractor,  five  years. 

4.  Civil  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:      General    knowledge    of    building   materials    and    ability   to 
handle  men  in  field  and  office. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Responsible  for  expediting  the  production  and  inspection  of  material  pro- 
duced within  a  specified  territory,  with  office  and  field  force.  Receives 
copies  of  requisitions  from  various  section  heads  and  assigns  the  work  to 
inspectors  under  his  control.  His  force  ranges  in  number  from  five  to  fifty 
men.  Directs  movements  of  inspectors  and  personally  handles  cases  on  which 
sub-inspector  is  unable  to  obtain  satisfactory  results. 


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Building  Division 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Building  Division 

Construction  Division 

SECTION  CHIEF;  LIEUTENANT  COLONEL 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  40-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Engineer  and  practical  builder,  with  executive  experience,  15  years. 

2.  Contractor,  15  years. 

3.  Business  manager  of  a  construction  firm,  15  years. 

4.  Business  manager  of  a  large  and  progressive  manufacturing  com- 

pany, 10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Not  less  than  five  years  recent  practical  business  experience 

in  responsible  charge  of  a  contracting  or  construction  company. 
Desired:    Graduate  of  a  technical  college  or  school. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Passes  on  the  advisability  of  all  projects  proposed  by  the  Department  or 
Camp  Commanders  and  Constructing  Quartermasters,  sending  the  history 
and  recommendation  of  these  projects  to  Chief  of  the  Construction  Division 
for  transmittal  to  the  General  Staff.  Directs  construction  work  on  such 
projects  as  may  be  assigned  to  his  section,  organizing  office  forces,  selecting 
Supervising  Constructing  Quartermasters  and  assistants  for  such  projects. 
Selects  all  Constructing  Quartermasters  for  the  field  with  the  approval  of 
the  Chief  of  the  Construction  Division.  Negotiates  contracts  for  construc- 
tion and  engineering  services.  Investigates  and  reports  on  sites  for  work. 
Makes  occasional  inspection  trips  and  reconciles  conflicting  points  of  view 
of  officers  representing  different  corps  on  the  work.  Keeps  a  check  on 
assistants  to  see  that  materials,  plans,  finances,  progress,  personnel  and  re- 
ports are  being  handled  expeditiously. 


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Building  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

SECTION  ENGINEER;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-45;  possible,  30-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Civil  engineer,  10  years. 

2.  Engineer  with  construction  experience,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Must   be   competent   to   design   and   supervise   construction 

work. 
Desired:     Graduate  of  technical  school. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Passes  on  all  general  plans  and  details  for  contemplated  construction, 
checks  all  estimates  prepared  for  the  General  Staff  or  for  the  field  forces, 
and  assists  the  Section  Chief  and  Constructing  Quartermasters  in  the  selec- 
tion of  suitable  Supervising  Engineers.  Acts  as  assistant  to  the  Section 
Chief  and  assumes  his  duties  in  his  absence. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Building  Division 

Construction  Division 

SECTION  COST  AND  LABOR  OFFICER;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Cost  engineer,  five  years. 

2.  Engineer   or   architect   with    construction   and   executive   experience, 

five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Knowledge  of  engineering  and  construction  and  experience 

in  cost  accounting. 
Desired:     Experience  in  general  accounting. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  nominal. 
Desired,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Receives  and  compiles  all   reports  on   costs   from  the  field  officers     In- 
structs officers  in  methods  to  be  employed  in  cost  accounting  and  reporting. 


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Building  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

SECTION  ADMINISTRATIVE  OFFICER;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Office  manager  for  contractor  or  construction  company,  five  years. 

2.  Office    manager    for   manufacturer    of    construction    materials,    five 

years. 

3.  Superintendent  for  architect,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Knowledge  and  experience  in  correspondence  and  keeping 

records  and  reports. 

Desired:    Knowledge  of  engineering  and  building  construction.     Famil- 
iarity with  Army  paper  work. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Handles  correspondence,  compiles  reports,  arranges  for  necessary  clerical 
assistance,  makes  requests  for  assignments  and  changes  of  station  of  all 
officers,  both  for  headquarters  and  for  field  forces-  of  his  section.  Has  charge 
of  personnel  records  of  his  section. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Building  Division 

Construction  Division 

SUPERVISING    CONSTRUCTING    QUARTERMASTER;    MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  40-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Engineer  with  experience  in  practical  construction,  10  years. 

2.  Business  manager  for  a  contractor  or  construction  company,  10  years. 

3.  Architect  with  experience  in  Jarge  structures,  ten  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Executive  experience  sufficient  to  organize  and  administer  a 
small  technical  and  office  force,  thorough  knowledge  of  plans,  specifi- 
cations, practical  construction  and  laws  of  contracts.  Strong  person- 
ality, force  and  ability  to  get  results  in  spite  of  obstacles  of  every 
character. 

Desired:  A  general  knowledge  of  buildings,  railroads,  electrical  installa- 
tion, water  supply,  plumbing,  heating,  sewers  and  machinery. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Acts  as  Liaison  Officer  and  general  representative  for  the  Constructing 
Quartermaster  at  Washington  or  Department  Headquarters,  securing  from 
Headquarters  the  necessary  plans,  specifications  and  contract  forms  required 
by  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  arranging  for  the  expeditious  filling  of 
all  orders  for  materials  made  through  the  Procurement  Division  for  the 
field  forces  in  his  unit.  Handles  all  correspondence  to  and  from  the  Con- 
structing Quartermasters  in  his  unit. 


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Building  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

CONSTRUCTING    QUARTERMASTER;    MAJOR* 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  40-45;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Contracting  engineer,  15  years. 

2.  Contractor  or  manager  of  a  construction  company,  15  years. 

3.  General  manager  for  large  manufacturing  company,  15  years. 

4.  Architectural   superintendent  of  experience  in  construction  of  large 

buildings. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Must  be  a  practical  builder  with  large  executive  experience, 
with  not  less  than  five  years'  recent  business  experience  in  responsible 
charge  of  a  contracting  or  construction  company. 
Desireid:     Graduate  of  recognized  technical  school  or  equivalent. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Is  responsible  representative  of  the  United  States  Government  at  the  site 
of  a  construction  project,  the  scope  of  which  may  include  all  the  buildings, 
roads,  sewers,  water  supply  and  miscellaneous  structures,  the  operating  ma- 
chinery, apparatus,  and  equipment  required  in  the  operation  of  the  project, 
and  all  the  plant  and  appliances  for  furnishing  heat,  light,  power,  refrigera- 
tion, sanitation  and  any  other  service  required.  Is  authorized  to  direct  and 
control  all  the  expenditures,  forces,  materials  and  equipment  incident  to  its 
construction. 

Organizes  field  and  office  forces  sufficient  to  direct  and  supervise  the 
work;  lets  contracts;  organizes  his  force  for  purchase  and  hire  in  case  con- 
tractors are  not  employed  on  the  work;  approves  the  contractor's  and  sub- 
contractor's organizations ;  confers  with  federal,  state,  county  and  munici- 
pal authorities  when  necessary;  approves  all  details  of  design  and  interprets 
the  plans  and  specifications ;  makes  a  program  of  progress  as  a  basis  for  co- 
ordinating the  activities  in  all  branches  of  the  work ;  records  the  progress 
of  work  and  costs;  estimates  the  date  and  cost  of  completion  for  the  several 
sections  of  the  work;  has  both  property  and  money  accountability  and  re- 
sponsibility except  as  these  may  be  specifically  assigned  to  other  officers ;  is 
responsible  for  the  maintenance  of  equipment,  direction  of  police  and  fire 
protection  and  the  inspection  of  all  work. 

In  general,  is  the  director  of  the  work  and  responsible  for  its  satisfactory 
prosecution  to  completion  in  accord  with  requirements  as  to  cost,  time, 
quality  and  purpose. 

*Rank  of  Major  is  normal  for  the  position  of  Constructing  Quartermaster, 
but  the  scope  and  nature  of  the  project,  with  its  attendant  organization,  may 
require  the  assignment  of  an  officer  of  higher  rank,  or,  on  the  other  hand,  may 
permit  the  assignment  of  a  Captain. 

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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Building  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

Building  Construction 

C.   Q.   M.'S  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Contracting  engineer,  three  years. 

2.  General  contractor,  three  years. 

3.  General  contractor's  superintendent,  three  years. 

4.  Civil  engineer  in  general  practice,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Varied  experience  in  construction  of  all  types  of  buildings. 
Desired:    Technical  training  and  experience  in  both   design  and  con- 
struction of  buildings. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  supervises  and 
directs  the  construction  of  buildings  except  power,  light  and  heating  sta- 
tions. Secures  information  regarding  the  contractor's  requirements  for 
material  and  the  arrangements  being  made  to  meet  those 'requirements,  and 
co-operates  with  the  contractor  to  secure  expeditious  and  economical  results. 


57 


Building  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Water  supply 

C.  Q.  M.'S  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Superintendent  of  city  water  works,  two  years. 

2.  Assistant  superintendent  of  city  water  works,  two  years. 

3.  Engineer  of  railway  maintenance,  two  years. 

4.  Mechanical  engineer,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Five  years'  experience  in  water  works  construction. 
Desired:     Technical  training  and  experience  in  water  works  operation. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  supervises  and 
directs  construction  work  connected  with  water  supply,  purification  and  dis- 
tribution, including  wells,  pumping  stations,  reservoirs,  distributing  systems 
and  connections  with  existing  municipal  or  privately  owned  systems. 


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PERSONNEI,  SPECIFICATIONS  Building  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

Sewers 

C.  Q.  M.'S  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of.  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Sanitary  engineer,  three  years. 

2.  Municipal  engineer,  three  years. 

3.  Engineer  of  railway  maintenance. 

4.  Contractor  in  sewerage  construction. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Five  years'  experience  in  construction  of  sewers  and  sewage- 
disposal  plants. 

Desired:     Technical  training  and  experience  in  the  operation  and  main- 
tenance of  sewerage  and  sewage-disposal  plants. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  supervises  and 
directs  the  construction  work  connected  with  sewerage,  sewage  treatment 
and  sewage  disposal,  including  sewers,  septic  tanks,  filter  beds,  and  garbage 
incinerators. 


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Building  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Roads  and  Railways 

C.  Q.  M.'S  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits-     Rest,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Railway  maintenance  engineer,  three  years. 

2.  State  highway  engineer,  three  years. 

3.  Contractor,  highway  or  railway  construction,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Five  years'  experience  in  construction  and  maintenance  of 

railways  and  highways. 

Desired:     Technical  knowledge  of  fundamentals  in  highway  and  railway 
design,  with  experience  in  their  repairs  and  operation. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  supervises  and 
directs  work  connected  with  the  construction  of  highways,  railway  tracks 
and  railway  facilities,  including  pavements,  all  kinds  of  highway  construction, 
railroad  yards,  bridges,  water  and  coaling  stations,  and  engine  houses. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Building  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

Light  and  Power 

C.  Q.  M.'S  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-40;    possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
~  that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Electrical  engineer,  three  years. 

2.  Mechanical  engineer,  three  years. 

3.  Contractor  for  power  and  electrical  installation,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Five  years'  experience  in  power  and  lighting  design,  con- 
struction and  installation. 

Desired:  Technical  knowledge  of  the  essential  features  in  mechanical 
and  electrical  design,  and  experience  in  the  maintenance  and  operation 
of  power  and  electrical  plants. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  supervises  and 
directs  the  construction  of  plant  and  the  installation  of  appliances  for  fur- 
nishing light  and  power,  including  power  houses,  sub-stations,  distributing 
systems  and  the  installation  of  power  and  electrical  apparatus. 


01 


Building  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Heating,  Ventilating  and 
Refrigeration 

C.  Q.  M.'S  ASSISTANT;  CAPTAIN 


Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Mechanical  engineer,  three  years. 

2.  Contractor,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:      Five    years'    experience    in    the    design,    construction    and 

operation  of  heating  and  refrigerating  plants. 

Desired:     Technical  knowledge  of  the  essential  elements  in  the  design 
and  layout  of  heating  and  refrigerating  plants. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Under  the  direction  of  the  Constructing  Quartermaster,  supervises  and 
directs  the  installation  of  heating,  ventilating  and  refrigerating  apparatus 
and  appliances,  supervising  the  construction  of  central  plants,  if  required. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Hq.  of  Division) 

General  Administration 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  CAPTAIN  or  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-38;  possible,  28-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     Two  years  professional  or  technical  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Assistant  to  public  utility  manager,  five  years. 

2.  Assistant  to  city  manager,  five  years. 

3.  Civil  engineer,  five  years. 

4.  Mechanical  engineer,  five  years. 

5.  Electrical  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Executive   experience   in    directing   construction   and   engi- 
neering operations. 
Desired:     Special  knowledge  of  operation  and  maintenance  of  utilities. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

In  charge  of  the  operation  and  maintenance  of  all  utilities,  such  as  water 
supply,  sewerage,  light,  power,  and  refrigeration,  and  the  organization  re- 
quired to  perform  the  work.  Other  executive  duties  and  responsibilities  are 
assigned  to  him  by  the  officer  in  charge  of  the  Maintenance  and  Repair 
Division. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Hq.  of  Division)  Construction  Division 

Buildings  and  Shops  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  38-45;  possible,  35-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Contracting  engineer,  five  years. 

2.  General  building  contractor,  five  years. 

3.  Architect  with  contracting  experience,  five  years. 

4.  Railway  chief  engineer,  five  years. 

Required:  Experience  in  the  design  and  construction  of  both  frame  and 
fire  -  proof  buildings  for  varied  purposes,  preferably  railway,  in- 
dustrial and  housing.  Ability  in  laying  out  and  designing  buildings 
and  groups  of  buildings,  particularly  adapted  to  specific  purposes. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 
Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Supervises  the  preparation  of  plans,  specifications,  policies  and  standards 
required  for  the  reconstruction,  maintenance  and  repair  of  all  buildings  and 
shops  and  for  the  construction  of  all  additions;  has  general  supervision  of 
the  provision  of  material  and  field  operations;  advises  the  utilities  officers 
regarding  all  questions  of  building  construction  and  furnishes  estimates  of 
cost  and  preliminary  designs  for  buildings  best  adapted  to  meet  requirements. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Hq.  of  Division) 

Water  and  Sewer  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  38-42;  possible,  35-50. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Civil  Engineer,  eight  years. 

2.  City  engineer,  five  years. 

3.  Superintendent  of  water  works,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Knowledge    of   hydraulics,    water   purification    and    sewage 

treatment. 
Desired:    Knowledge  of  chemistry  and  bacteriology. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  active  charge  and  direction  of  the  design,  maintenance  and  operation 
of  water  purification  works  and  pumping  equipment;  maintenance  of  pipe 
lines,  including  loss  of  water  by  leakage  or  wastage,  inspection  and  repair  of 
plumbing  fixtures  and  care  of  grease  traps,  sewers  and  sewage  disposal 
works. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Hq.  of  Division)  Construction  Division 

Light  and  Power  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  32-38;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.     Electrical  engineer,  five  years. 
•    2.     Electrical  operating  engineer,  10  years. 

3.  Electrical  constructing  engineer,  10  years. 

4.  Electrical  designing  engineer,  10  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Ability  to  design,  construct  and  operate  light  and  power 
stations,  with  all  the  facilities  for  distribution.  Proof  of  responsible 
charge  of  operation  and  maintenance  of  such  a  plant  for  at  least 
five  years. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Supervises  the  design,  installation,  operation  and  maintenance  of  electrical 
generating  equipment,  sub-stations,  distribution,  transformer  equipment,  and 
interior  and  exterior  wiring  for  light  and  power  purposes;  establishes 
standards  and  policies;  directs  the  operation  and  maintenance  work  in  this 
branch  for  all  stations. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Hq.  of  Division) 

Heating  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  32-38;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Heating  engineer,  both  design  and  operation,  eight  years. 

2.  Steam  operating  engineer,  eight  years. 

3.  Steam  constructing  engineer,  eight  years. 

4.  Steam  designing  engineer,  eight  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Competence  to  design  and  install  complete  heating  plants 
and  systems  of  various  types ;  experience  in  efficient  operation  and 
maintenance  of  same. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Supervises  the  design,  installation  and  operation  of  complete  heating 
plants  and  systems,  including  boiler  plants,  with  all  auxiliaries  and  distribu- 
tion systems;  establishes  standards  and  policies;  directs  the  operation  and 
maintenance  work  in  this  branch  for  all  stations. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Hq.  of  Division)  Construction  Division 

Refrigeration  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  32-38;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Refrigeration  engineer,  eight  years. 

2.  Refrigeration  operating  engineer,  eight  years. 

3.  Refrigeration  constructing  engineer,  eight  years. 

'  Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Eight  years'  experience  in  the  designing,  construction,  oper- 
ation and  maintenance  of  refrigerating  plants;  proof  of  responsibility 
for  direction,  cost  and  efficiency  of  same  during  a  considerable  portion 
of  that  period. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Is  responsible  for  the  design  and  installation  of  refrigerating  and  ice- 
making  equipment  to  meet  the  demands  for  ice  consumption  and  sufficient 
refrigerating  space  to  care  for  all  perishable  food  stuffs.  Has  supervision 
over  maintenance  and  operation  of  all  such  plants. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Hq.  of  Division) 

Fire  Protection  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  32-40;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Two  years,  professional  or  technical  school. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Fire  prevention  engineer,  eight  years. 

2.  Chief  of  city  fire  department,  Jive  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Knowledge  of  automobile  and  steam  fire  engines,  fire  alarm 
systems  and  fire  protection  features  of  water  works  practice;  tech- 
nical knowledge  of  hydraulics  and  mechanics. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Supervises  the  fire  protection  and  fire  prevention  service;  supervises  the 
design  and  layout  of  pipe  lines  for  such  service;  establishes  standards  and 
policies  controlling  the  selection  and  maintenance  of  fire  equipment;  super- 
vises the  organization  and  training  of  forces  connected  with  this  service; 
investigates  fire  risks  and  devises  means  for  prevention. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Hq.  of  Division)  Construction  Division 

Roads  Branch 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  32-38;  possible,  30-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Highway  engineer,  eight  years. 

2.  Civil  engineer,  10  years. 

3.  Superintendent  road  construction,  15  years. 

4.  Assistant  city  engineer,  eight  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Knowledge  of  best  practice  in  road  construction,  and  of  the 
cost  and  efficiency  of  various  materials  and  designs,  and  ability  to 
apply  same.  Proof  of  service  as  a  successful  highway  engineer  and 
builder  for  heavy  traffic. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Supervises   the   design,   construction   and   maintenance   of    roads    for    all 
stations. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

OFFICER  IN  CHARGE  OF  UTILITIES;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-45;  possible,  35-60. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
which  would  prevent  him  from  being  very  active  physically. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  utilities  manager,  five  years. 

2.  City  manager,  five  years. 

3.  Engineer  of  water  supply,  with  executive  ability,  five  years. 

4.  Engineer  of  sewerage  and  roads,  with  executive  ability,  five  years. 

5.  Electrical  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Proof  of  service  as  a  successful  business  manager  and  en- 
gineer. Combination  of  qualities  of  practical  business  executive,  with 
mechanical  and  technical  knowledge. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Is  a  member  of  the  staff  of  the  Commanding  Officer  of  a  post,  camp,  or 
cantonment.  Supervises  and  directs  the  maintenance  and  operation  of  all 
utilities,  such  as  water  supply,  sewerage,  roads,  lighting  and  power,  refrig- 
eratio'n,  railways,  building  and  shops  (carpentry),  plumbing,  steamfitting, 
painting  and  electric  fitting.  Has  control  of  large  organization,  which  may 
consist  of  officers,  foremen,  inspectors  and  about  seven  hundred  (700)  en- 
listed men. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Buildings  and  Shops  Section 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  32-40;  possible,  30-48. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirement. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  General  contractor,  two  years. 

2.  Superintendent  for  building  contractor,  five  years. 

3.  Superintendent,    bridges    and    building    for    railroad    company,    five 

years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:  Eight  years'  experience  in  the  design,  construction  and 
maintenance  of  both  frame  and  fire-proof  buildings  and  appurtenances; 
proof  of  responsibility  for  direction  and  cost  of  such  work  during  a 
considerable  portion  of  that  time. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  the  Utilities  Officer,  directs  the  maintenance  and  current  repairs  of 
all  buildings,  together  with  their  fixtures  and  appliances,  such  as  window 
and  door  screens,  shades,  passenger  and  freight  elevators. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

Water  and  Sewer  Section 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  32-40;  possible,  30-48. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  his  personal  observation  of  all  operations 
under  his  direction. 

Minimum  schooling:     Two  years  of  professional  or  technical  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Civil  engineer,  five  years. 

2.  City  engineer,  five  years. 

3.  Superintendent  of  water  works,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Knowledge  of  hydraulics,  some  knowledge  of  water  purifi- 
cation and  sewage  treatment. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  chemistry  and  bacteriology. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Under  the  Utilities  Officer,  has  charge  of  the  water  works  and  sewer- 
age system,  including  operation  of  water  purification  works,  pumping 
equipment,  maintenance  of  pipe  lines  (loss  of  water  by  leakage  or  wastage, 
inspection  and  repair  of  plumbing  fixtures),  care  of  grease  traps  and  sewers 
and  operations,  and  submits  monthly  and  special  reports  to  Utilities  Officer. 
Directs  personnel  of  water  and  sewer  section,  including  30  plumbers,  sev- 
eral pipe  foremen  and  inspectors,  and  about  40  enlisted  men. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Water  and  Sewer  Section 

ASSISTANT;  SECOND  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  25-32;  possible,  23-38. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  his  personal  observation  of  all  operations  under 
his  direction. 

Minimum  schooling:    One  year,  professional  or  technical  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Civil  engineer,  two  years. 

2.  Assistant  to  city  engineer,  two  years. 

3.  Assistant  superintendent  of  water  works,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Knowledge  of  hydraulics,  some  knowledge  of  water  purifi- 
cation and  bacteriology;  experience  in  construction. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  chemistry. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Assistant  to  officer  in  charge  of  water  and  sewers.  Has  charge  of  pump- 
ing section.  Responsible  for  the  operation  and  care  of  pumping  machinery 
and  other  equipment.  May  be  called  upon  to  supervise  operation  of  water 
filtration  plant  or  sewage  treatment  work.  Is  generally  in  charge  of  repairs 
and  additions  to  water  distribution  and  sewerage  systems. 


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PERSONNEI,  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  .  (At  Station) 

Electrical  Section 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  FIRST  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-35;  possible,  28-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  bad  hearing 
bad  eyesight,  and  inability  to  walk  considerable  distances. 

Minimum    schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Combination  of  operating  superintendent  and  construction  superin- 

tendent, five  years. 

2.  Electrical  operating  engineer,  five  years. 

3.  Electrical  constructing  engineer,  five  years. 

4.  Electrical  designing  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Experience  in  the  design  and  installation  of  large  power  and 
lighting  plants. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  Utilities  Officer,  has  responsibility  of. designing  and  installing  elec- 
trical generating  units  and  sub-stations,  distribution  transformer  equipment, 
and  interior  wiring  for  light  and  power  purposes ;  superintends  the  main- 
tenance and  operation  of  same. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL,  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Heating  Section 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  CAPTAIN  or  FIRST 

LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-45;  possible,  28-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  bad  hearing, 
bad  eyesight,  inability  to  walk  considerable  distances. 

Minimum  schooling:     No  arbitrary  requirements. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Designing  and  operating  heating  engineer,  five  years. 

2.  Steam  operating  engineer,  five  years. 

3.  Steam  constructing  engineer,  five  years. 

4.  Steam  designing  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Experience  in  the  design  and  installation  of  large  heating; 
plants. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  Utilities  Officer,  has  responsibility  of  designing  and  installing  com- 
plete heating  plants  and  systems,  including  boiler  plant,  with  all  auxiliaries 
and  distribution  systems ;  superintends  and  is  responsible  for  the  efficient 
maintenance  and  operation  of  same. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

Refrigeration  Section 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  FIRST  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-35 ;  possible,  28-45. 

Physical  requirements:    Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  bad  hearing, 
bad  eyesight,  inability  to  walk  considerable  distances. 

Minimum   schooling:      Graduate    of    professional    or    technical    school,    or 
equivalent. 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Refrigeration  construction  engineer,  five  years. 

2.  Refrigeration  operating  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Experience  in  the   design  and  installation  of  large  refrig- 
erating plants. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  Utilities  Officer,  has  responsibility  of  designing  and  installing  re- 
frigeration and  ice-making  equipment  to  meet  the  demands  for  ice  consump- 
tion and  to  furnish  sufficient  refrigerating  space  to  care  for  all  perishable 
food  stuffs  under  variable  conditions  of  receipt;  superintends  the  mainten- 
ance and  operation  of  same. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL/  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Roads  Section 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  FIRST  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-35 ;  possible,  27-45. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Highway  engineer,  five  years. 

2.  Civil  engineer,  eight  years. 

3.  Superintendent  road  construction,  10  years. 

4.  Assistant  city  engineer,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Proof  of  service  as  a  successful  highway  engineer  or  builder. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 

Duties 

Performs  necessary  engineering  operations  in  connection  with  the  con- 
struction and  maintenance  of  roads  and  drainage ;  supervises  and  directs  the 
organization  performing  the  work. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Maintenance  and  Repair  Division 

Construction  Division  (At  Station) 

Fire  Truck  and  Hose  Company 

ASSISTANT  IN  CHARGE  OF  SECTION;  FIRST  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  25-45;  possible,  25-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  heart  or 
lung  trouble. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Officer  in  a  city  fire  department,  one  year,  with  total  of  five  years' 

service. 

2.  Member  city  fire  department,  five  years. 

3.  Fire  prevention  engineer,  two  years. 

4.  Machinist,  four  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Knowledge  of  automobile  or  steam  fire  engines,  fire  alarm 
systems  and  fire  protection  features  of  water  works  practice. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  Utilities  Officer,  has  responsibility  of  executive  and  administrative 
supervision  of  the  fire  protection  and  fire  prevention  service,  including  the 
care  and  maintenance  of  fire  department  apparatus,  the  organization,  instruc- 
tion and  training  of  the  force  under  his  direction,  and  the  direction  of 
activities  at  fires. 


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Maintenance  and  Repair  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

(At  Station)  Construction  Division 

Fire  Truck  and  Hose  Company 

ASSISTANT;  SECOND  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:   Best,  25-45;  possible,  21-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  heart  or 
lung  trouble. 

Minimum  schooling:     Graduate,  high  or  secondary  school. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Fire    prevention    engineer,    with    insurance    'organization    or    with 

municipality,  two  years. 

2.  Officer  in  city  fire  department,  five  years. 

3.  Civil  engineer,  two  years. 

4.  Mechanical  engineer,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Acquaintance  with  fire  hazards  and  their  prevention,  and  with 
fire  department  practice. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Inspects  work  for  the  elimination  of  fire  hazard,  and  directs  remedies 
for  the  elimination  of  the  hazard;  instructs  others  in  inspection  work; 
assumes  command  at  fires  and  carries  out  the  orders  of  his  superior  officer 
in  extinguishing  same. 


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Accounting  Division 


PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Accounting  Division 

Construction  Division 

EXECUTIVE   OFFICER  OF  CHIEF  OF  DIVISION;  LIEUTENANT 

COLONEL 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  35-50;  possible,  30-60. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  performance  of  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:      Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent. 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  own  QT  associate  practice,  five  years. 

2.  Financial  manager  of  business,  with  supervision  over  100  employees, 

five  years. 

3.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  several 

assignments  at  one  time,  five  years. 

4.  Comptroller,    auditor    or   office   manager,   with   supervision  over  25 

employees,  five  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Broad  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Principal  assistant  to  officer  in  charge  of  Accounting  Division.  Executes 
policy  of  the  division  and  the  plan  of  organization  as  approved  by  officer 
in  charge.  Supervises  activities  of  division,  comprising  a  personnel  of  250 
to  400  officers  and  civilians;  also  supervises  indirectly  (through  the  Building 
Division)  the  outlining  of  the  accounting  organization  and  accounting  pro- 
cedure for  the  field  auditing  forces,  which  includes  10,000  to  15,000  account- 
ants and  clerks.  Organizes  and  co-ordinates  departments  of  the  Accounting 
Division.  Under  the  direction  of  the  officer  in  charge,  co-ordinates  finance 
and  accounting  matters  of  Construction  Division  with  other  governmental 
departments.  Acts  for  officer  in  charge  of  the  Accounting  Division  in  his 
absence  or  under  delegated  authority. 


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Accounting  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Administrative  Department  Construction  Division 

SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-50;  possible,  30-60. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only ;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.* 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Secretary  of  a  business,  with  supervision  over  50  employees,  three 

years. 

2.  Office  manager  or  chief  clerk,  with  supervision  over  50  employees, 

three  years. 

3.  Manager  of  office  department,  with  supervision  over  25  employees. 

three  years. 

4.  Executive,  with  duties  of  a  secretarial  nature,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Thorough  knowledge  of  general  office  methods  and  experi- 
ence in  employing  office  employees. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  administrative  procedure. 

Leadership :  , 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

In  charge  of  administrative  department.  Obtains  applicants  for  employ- 
ment and  commissions,  passes  on  their  qualifications  and  upon  approval  of 
Chief  of  Accounting  Division,  engages  their  services;  assists  Constructing 
Quartermasters  in  the  field  to  secure  necessary  accounting  personnel.  Super- 
vises and  records  all  matters  pertaining  to  commissioned  and  civilian  per- 
sonnel, including  records  of  employees  on  the  field  auditing  forces.  Respon- 
sible for  all  property  assigned  to  division,  such  as  furniture,  fixtures,  etc., 
including  its  proper  care.  Supervises  and  controls  handling  of  mail,  tele- 
grams, reports,  messengers  and  files  for  the  Accounting  Division.  Obtains 
equipment  and  supplies  required. by  the  division  and  controls  and  supervises 
the  issuing  of  supplies  to  the  several  departments.  Supervises  the  distribu- 
tion of  standard  accounting  forms,  circulars,  bulletins  and  manuals  to  the 
field  auditing  forces  through  the  Building  Division.  Performs  other  general 
office  functions  of  administrative  nature. 

*  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking  of 
such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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PERSONNEL,  SPECIFICATIONS  Accounting  Division 

Construction  Division  Cost  Department 

SUPERVISOR;  MAJOR 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-45;  possible,  30-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.* 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  own  or  associate  practice,  three  years. 

2.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  five  or 

more  assignments  at  one  time,  three  years. 

3.  Comptroller,   auditor   or   office   manager,   with    supervision    over   25 

employees,  three  years. 

4.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  more  than 

one  assignment,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Thorough  knowledge  of  construction  cost  accounting. 
Desired:    Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

In  charge  of  Cost  Department,  with  supervision  over  a  number  of  cost  ac- 
countants (captains,  lieutenants,  or  civilians  having  equivalent  responsibility). 
Responsible  for  organization  and  personnel  of  Cost  Department  and  for  all 
records,  reports  and  correspondence;  selects,  directs,  and  trains  employees; 
organizes  and  systematizes  work  of  this  department,  devising  proper  records 
and  reports;  compiles  statistics.  Co-ordinates  work  of  this  with  other  de- 
partments of  the  Accounting  Division. 

*  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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Cost  Department  Construction  Division 

SUPERVISING  CONSTRUCTION   COST  ACCOUNTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits;    30-45;  possible,  27-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only ;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.* 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  several 

assignments  at  one  time,  two  years. 

2.  Comptroller,   auditor   or   office   manager,   with   supervision   over   25 

employees,  two  years. 

3.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over   assist- 

ants, two  years. 

4.  Executive  accountant,  with  supervision  over  10  employees,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Thorough  knowledge  of  construction  cost  accounting. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Has  charge  of  section  of  Cost  Department,  with  supervision  over  several 
accounting  assistants;  responsible,  under  direction  of  supervisor  of  Cost  De- 
partment, for  work  of  section,  including  records,  reports  and  correspondence ; 
has  the  supervision  of  systematizing,  criticising  and  improving  cost  account- 
ing detail,  compiling  statistics,  and  similar  accounting  practices. 

*  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  .high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Accounting  Division* 

Construction  Division 

DEPARTMENT  SUPERVISOR;  MAJORf 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-50;  possible,  30-60. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.§ 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  own  or  associate  practice,  three  years. 

2.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  five  or 

more  assignments  at  one  time,  three  years. 

3.  Comptroller,   auditor  or    office   manager,    with   supervision   over  25 

employees,  three  years. 

4.  Public  accountant   in   senior   capacity,   with   supervision   over  more 

than  one  assignment,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Thorough  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Is  in  charge  of  an  accounting  department  employing  a  number  of  super- 
vising accountants  who  rank  as  captains,  lieutenants,  or  civilians  in  equiva- 
lent poistions,  with  assistant  accountants  and  clerks;  or  is  in  charge  of  a 
number  of  traveling  accountants  (majors,  captains,  lieutenants  or  civilians 
in  equivalent  positons).  Is  responsible  for  organization  and  personnel  of 
department  and  all  records,  reports,  and  correspondence.  Selects,  directs, 
and  trains  employees.  Organizes  and  systematizes  work  of  the  department, 
devises  proper  records  and  reports,  and  compiles  statistics.  Co-ordinates 
work  of  this  with  other  departments  of  the  Accounting  Division. 

*  Among  the  accounting  departments  provided  with  supervisors  are :  Settle- 
ments, Money,  Funds,  Property,  and  Traveling  Accountants.  The  specifications 
for  this  officer  will  apply  to  all  departments  of  the  Accounting  Division  except 
the  Administrative  and  Cost  Departments;  for  the  specifications  of  which  see 
pages  86  and  87. 

t  Supervisors  of  accounting  departments  will  be  Majors  or  Captains,  accord- 
ing to  the  volume  and  importance  of  the  department's  transactions. 

§  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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Accounting  Division*  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Divison 

DEPARTMENT  SUPERVISOR;   CAPTAINf 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:    Best,  30-45;  possible,  27-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only ;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.§ 

Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  several 

assignments  at  one  time,  two  years. 

2.  Comptroller,   auditor   or   office   manager,   with    supervision   over   27> 

employees,   two  years. 

3.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  assistants, 

two  years. 

4.  Executive    accountant,    with    supervision    over    10    employees,    two 

years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Thorough  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce 'and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Is  in  charge  of  an  accounting  department,  with  supervision  over  a  number 
of  supervising  accountants  (captains,  lieutenants  or  civilians),  or  is  in 
charge  of  several  traveling  accountants.  Is  responsible  for  organization  and 
personnel  of  department  and  all  records,  reports  and  correspondence.  Se- 
lects, directs  and  trains  employees.  Organizes  and  systematizes  work,  de- 
vises proper  records  and  reports,  and  compiles  statistics.  Co-ordinates  work 
of  this  with  other  departments  of  the  Accounting  Division. 

*  Among  the  accounting  departments  provided  with  supervisors  are :  Settle- 
ments, Money,  Funds,  Property,  and  Traveling  Accountants.  The  specifica- 
tions for  this  officer  will  apply  to  all  departments  of  the  Accounting  Division 
except  the  Administrative  and  Cost  Departments;  for  the  specifications  of 
which  see  pages  86  and  87. 

t  Supervisors  of  accounting  departments  will  be  Majors  or  Captains,  accord- 
ing to  the  volume  and  importance  of  the  department's  transactions. 

§  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Accounting  Division  t 

Construction  Division 

SUPERVISING  ACCOUNTANT;  CAPTAIN 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-45;  possible,  27-55. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  lisabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.* 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  several 

assignments  at  one  time,  two  years. 

2.  Comptroller,    auditor   or   office    manager,    with    supervision    over   25 

employees,  two  years. 

3.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  assist- 

ants, two  years. 

4.  Executive  accountant,  with  supervision  over  10  employees,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Thorough  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Under  a  department  supervisor,  has  charge  of  section  of  a  department, 
with  supervision  over  a  number  of  accounting  assistants.  Responsible,  under 
the  direction  of  the  department  supervisor,  for  work  of  section,  including 
records,  reports,  and  correspondence;  has  supervision  of  systematizing, 
criticising  and  improving  accounting,  compiling  statistics  and  similar  account- 
ing practices. 

*  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  or  more  persons  were  employed. 

t  These  specifications  apply  to  the  supervising  accountants  of  all  depart- 
ments of  the  Accounting  Division  except  the  Cost  Department;  for  the  specifi- 
cations of  supervising  construction  cost  accountant,  see  page  88. 


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Accounting  Division  f  PERSON NEI,  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Divison 

SUPERVISING  ACCOUNTANT;   FIRST  LIEUTENANT 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  27-40;  possible,  25-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only ;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.* 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  two  years. 

2.  Executive  accountant,  with  supervision  over  10  employees,  two  yearr. 
3."    Accountant,  with  supervision  over  five  employees,  two  years. 

4.     Public  accountant  in  junior  capacity,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Working  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership: 

Essential,  nominal. 
Desired,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  a  department  supervisor,  has  charge  of  section  of  a  department. 
Responsible,  under  the  direction  of  the  department  supervisor,  for  work  of 
section,  including  records,  reports  and  correspondence;  has  supervision  of 
systematizing,  criticising  and  improving  accounting,  compiling  statistics  and 
similar  accounting  practices. 

*  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 

f  These  specifications  apply  to  the  supervising  accountants  of  all  depart- 
ments of  the  Accounting  Division  except  the  Cost  Department;  for  the  specifi- 
cations of  supervising  construction  cost  accountant,  see  page  88. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Accounting  Division  f 

Construction  Division 

SUPERVISING   ACCOUNTANT;   SECOND   LIEUTENANT 


Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  25-35;  possible,  23-50. 

Physical  requirements:     Limited  service  only ;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.* 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  junior  capacity,  two  years. 

2.  Accountant,  with  supervision  "over  assistants,  two  years. 

3.  Bookkeeper  in  charge  of  double  entry  system,  two  years. 

4.  Business  school  graduate,  with  bookkeeping  experience,  two  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:    Working  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership  : 

Essential,  nominal 
Desired,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 

None. 
Duties 

Under  a  department  supervisor,  has  charge  of  the  functions  of  a  depart- 
ment which  may  include  supervising,  systematizing,  criticising  and  improving 
accounting,  compilation  of  statistics  and  similar  accounting  practice. 

*  Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by.  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 

f  These  specifications  apply  to  the  supervising  accountants  of  all  depart- 
ments of  the  Accounting  Division  except  the  Cost  Department;  for  the  specifi- 
cations of  supervising  construction  cost  accountant,  see  page  88. 


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Accounting  Division  PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS 

Construction  Division 

TRAVELING  ACCOUNTANT;   MAJOR*  - 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  35-50;  possible,  30-60. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only ;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 
Must  be  able  to  travel  continuously. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.! 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  own  or  associate  practice,  three  years. 

2.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  five  or 

more  assignments  at  one  time,  three  years 

3.  Comptroller,   auditor    or   office   manager,   with    supervision    over   25 

employees,  three  years. 

4.  Public  accountant   in   senior  capacity,   with    supervision   over  more 

than  one  assignment,  three  years. 

Special  or  technical  qualifications: 

Required:     Thorough  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:    Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Le  cuder  ship: 

Essential,  average. 
Desired,  average  maximum. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Under  supervision  of  traveling  accountant  department  supervisor,  organ- 
izes and  systematizes  accounting  at  construction  projects,  inspects 
accounts,  criticises  and  improves  field  practices  and  methods,  reporting 
generally  and  in  detail  relative  to  field  conditions  and  personnel.  If  occa- 
sion requires,  will  assume  charge  of  field  organization  and  direct  all  opera- 
tions thereof. 

*  Traveling  accountants  will  be  majors  or  captains,  according  to  the  volume 
and  importance  of  the  work  in  the  various  sections. 

^Schooling. — In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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PERSONNEL  SPECIFICATIONS  Accounting  Division 

Construction  Division 

TRAVELING  ACCOUNTANT;  CAPTAIN* 

Qualifications 

Age  limits:     Best,  30-45;  possible,  27-50. 

Physical  requirements:  Limited  service  only;  must  be  free  from  disabilities 
that  might  interfere  with  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  this  position. 
Must  be  able  to  travel  continuously. 

Minimum  schooling:    Graduate  of  high  or  secondary  school,  or  equivalent.f 
Civilian  occupations  in  order  of  preference: 

1.  Public  accountant  in  senior  capacity,  with  supervision  over  several 

assignments  at  one  time,  *two  years. 

2.  Comptroller,   auditor   or   office   manager,   with    supervision   over   25 

employees,  two  years. 

3.  Public  accountant  in   senior  capacity,   with  supervision   over  assist- 

ants, two  years. 

4.  Executive  accountant,  with  supervision  over  10  employees,  two  years. 

Special  or  Technical  Qualifications 

Required:     Thorough  knowledge  of  accounts,  commerce  and  finance. 
Desired:     Knowledge  of  governmental  accounting  procedure. 

Leadership : 

Essential,  average. 

Special  Army  Training 
None. 

Duties 

Under  the  traveling  accountant  department  supervisor,  organizes  and 
systematizes  accounting  at  construction  projects;  inspects  accounts,  criti- 
cises and  improves  field  practices  and  methods,  reporting  generally  and  in 
detail  relative  to  field  conditions  and  personnel.  If  occasion  requires,  will 
assume  charge  of  field  organization  and  direct  all  operations  thereof. 

*  Traveling  accountants  will  be  majors  or  captains,  according  to  the  volume 
and  importance  of  the  work  in  the  various  sections. 

^Schooling.— In  lieu  of  graduation  from  high  school  or  equivalent  education, 
requirements  as  to  education  will  be  met  by  substituting  for  each  year  lacking 
of  such  high  school  or  equivalent  education  at  least  two  years'  experience  in  an 
office  in  which  ten  persons  or  more  were  employed. 


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